Security Officer Front Desk Badge Access Specialist

Allied Universal•Bellefonte, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Front Desk in Bellefonte, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badge processes, monitor alarm panels, and provide outstanding customer service. Using computer and tablet systems, you will support a professional, well-organized environment while helping to address security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work every day.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
Access Control/Badge Experience (B201):Candidates should have prior experience with access control systems and badge management. This includes familiarity with issuing, tracking, and managing access badges for personnel.
Alarm Panel Experience (B202):Experience with alarm panel systems is essential. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of alarm system operations, troubleshooting, and response protocols.
Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet (B204):Proficiency in using computers or tablets is required. Candidates should be comfortable navigating software applications and performing data entry tasks.
CPR Certification:Candidates must possess a valid CPR certification. Free training is provided by Allied Universal for those who do not have certification at the time of application.
Customer Service Experience (B219):A background in customer service is essential. Candidates should have experience in interacting with clients and providing exceptional service in a professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience is preferred.
Access control and badge experience is preferred.
Alarm panel experience is preferred.
Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and/or employees while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies at the front desk of a chemical manufacturing location.
Monitor and control access by verifying visitor credentials, issuing temporary access credentials, maintaining visitor records, and directing guests in accordance with site requirements.
Receive incoming calls, coordinate visitor arrivals, and communicate access-related information to appropriate site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures.
Maintain accurate front-desk documentation, report unusual activity or security-related concerns, and help to deter unauthorized access through consistent access-control practices.